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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who plots to break his promise and enslave one of the women?

2. What signals that the royal siblings are safe?

3. Who arrives at the Trojan palace from the field covered in blood?

4. Which character is too young to take the oath?

5. Which character breaks the truce by wounding the Spartan king?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 19, what risk does Cassandra take?

2. What is the story that Helenus tells his sibling?

3. Describe Polyxena's appearance.

4. How does Andromache try to calm herself?

5. What does Cassandra wish to confide in her brother?

6. Which main character reveals a deceptive side?

7. How is Helen able to recognize Achilles?

8. Describe the discussion in the Trojan kitchen garden as war begins.

9. What are some of the challenges facing the Trojan army?

10. Why is the child of Agamemnon sacrificed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, there are numerous instances of symbolism. Provide two examples of symbolism during the wedding of Helen to Menelaus. What do these symbols mean?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of Polyxena's character in relation to Achilles? How does her knowledge of Achilles result in his death?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between Cassandra and Helen evolves over time. Both women are outcasts because of the decisions they have made and both feel compelled to make these decisions. What are the similarities and differences between these two women? Are they sympathetic to each other? Describe their changing relationship.

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